Summer may not even really be over but we’re already turning our attention to Black Friday. Yep, the major discount event is back on Friday 29th November, with Cyber Monday following close behind on Monday 2nd December — and that means it’s time to get prepared.
Undoubtedly, Cyber Week is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, meaning you can expect huge savings across beauty, clothing, mattresses, bedding, jewellery, handbags, furniture, gifts, gadgets and fragrance — and with the cost-of-living crisis proving increasingly limiting, it’ll provide a valuable opportunity to shop from major retailers like Charlotte Tilbury, Jo Malone, Net-A-Porter and LELO for less.
To help you make considered and sustainable purchases that are actually worthwhile, the GLAMOUR shopping team are on hand to bring you the crème de la crème. Set your best alarm clock. Circle the date in your diaries. Limber up. Here’s everything you need to know.
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When is Black Friday in the UK 2024?
Black Friday 2024 falls on Friday 29th November this year — the fourth Thursday of the month and the day after America’s Thanksgiving holiday — and will run until midnight on Monday 2nd December, otherwise known as Cyber Monday. Last year, it took place on Friday 24th November 2023, with the deals ending on Monday 27th November.
Of course, our favourite fashion, makeup, interior and sexual wellness brands launch early Black Friday deals — because they know some of us (guilty) aren’t especially patient. However, before you get too carried away, it’s worth remembering some will save their biggest and best discounts for the Black Friday weekend.
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What is Black Friday 2024?
ICYMI, Black Friday is an international shopping bonanza, with thousands of brands discounting their stock both in-store and online to their lowest prices of the year.
These deals usually extend across all categories, including fashion — keep a tab on the Black Friday coat sales and Black Friday designer deals here — and beauty (it’s the perfect time to upgrade your hair dryer). We’re also expecting savings on Apple Airpod Pros and many, many mattresses. Or perhaps you’re interested in a cut-price hotel stay and flights with the best Black Friday travel deals?
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Hold up – why is Black Friday called Black Friday?
To be honest, no one’s actually confirmed why Black Friday is known as ‘Black Friday’ — although we can confirm it originates from our American cousins. A few theories are floating around, one being it stems from the fact businesses typically note profits in black and losses in red. Another idea is that police used ‘Black Friday’ to refer to days when they struggled to control crowds and petty crime which ensued as a result of large queues.
What’s the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
While Black Friday is the main event, Cyber Monday offers a final (welcome) chance to score a saving. Previously, you could shop the best Black Friday deals both in-store and online, while Cyber Monday was an exclusive online event. However, most retailers now deal out the discounts in-person and online.
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Gotcha – and when is Cyber Monday in the UK 2024?
Cyber Monday falls on Monday 2nd December, with most brands keeping the discounts live until midnight.
How long do the Black Friday sales last?
Good question. Historically, Black Friday was a 24-hour shopping event. However, in recent years we’ve seen it stretch across the entire weekend, giving you more time to make considered purchases.
